🧹 Mess & Mayhem
This is the one thing you’re guaranteed to leave work covered in.
What is animal hair?
This part of a dog’s body seems to have unlimited strength when pulling on a leash.
What are the shoulders?
This is where cat toys mysteriously end up.
What is the litter box or water/food bowls?
This is said when someone got a young dog but now regrets it because it “isn’t a puppy anymore.
What is “I got a puppy and now I don’t want it because it isn’t a puppy anymore”?
This is what staff often mutter under their breath after cleaning a kennel.
What is “Why do I even bother?”
This chore is never truly finished, no matter how many loads you do.
What is laundry?
This behavior appears the moment you finish cleaning a kennel.
What is pooping?
This personality type often thrives best in a quiet home with patience.
What is a shy or fearful cat?
This comment comes from a cat owner who expected unconditional cuddles.
What is “My cat won’t cuddle me”?
This is the unofficial staff motto after a long, chaotic day.
What is “We survived… barely”?
This smell immediately sends staff into panic mode.
What is a mystery smell?
This age range is known in shelters as the most challenging
What are adolescent dogs?
This body language signals that petting time is over.
What is tail flicking or airplane ears?
This is asked by adopters shocked at adoption fees.
What is “Your prices are too expensive / What’s the cheapest one?”
This is the feeling staff get when an animal gets adopted after weeks in the shelter.
What is pure joy / relief
This task somehow takes triple the amount of time you planned.
What is cleaning Litter Boxes
This description often means the dog needs time, patience, and space.
What is “shy” or “nervous”?
This shelter term describes a cat that requires gloves and respect.
What is “spicy”?
This comment comes from someone who thinks all pets should be potty-trained instantly.
What is “Why does it have accidents?”
This is what staff say when they see a “surprise” mess in a kennel right after cleaning.
What is “Seriously?!”
This thing will need to be cleaned again five minutes after you finish.
What is everything?
This does not always mean a dog is friendly, despite what people think.
What is a wagging tail?
This behavior usually means a cat is overstimulated, not aggressive.
What is biting while purring?
This is where most “extensive research” actually happens.
What is Google or TikTok?
This is the most common way staff measure a successful day.
What is adoptions / animals safe / all staff survived?